Everyday Supermoms: Podcast for Moms- Real Stories, Parenting Tips, Inspiration and Support

Santa may get the spotlight on Christmas morning, but moms are often the ones making the season happen—logistics, emotions, traditions, budgets, and the invisible “magic-making” behind the scenes. If the holidays feel heavy, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong—it’s because you’re doing everything. In this Supermom Short, Amy talks about redefining holiday magic, sharing the load, simplifying traditions without guilt, and buildin...

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Katie Murphy shares her journey from a thriving chiropractic career to becoming a mom navigating postpartum depression, emotional overwhelm, and a complete loss of identity. She opens up about the years she struggled silently, her breaking point, and the surprising thing that saved her: movement.

Katie explains how community, accountability, mindset work, and her faith helped her rebuild her healt...

In this special one-year anniversary episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy reflects on a year that didn’t go as planned—knee surgeries, a declining parent, growing a business, raising three kids, and simply trying to hold it all together. Through it all, she discovered something sacred and surprising: joy doesn’t come from perfect circumstances; it rises above them.

Drawing from the last year of conversations with everyday supermoms, A...

Amy sits down with therapist Shelley Martinez to talk about one of the most common and misunderstood challenges moms face—anxiety. Shelley opens up about her personal experiences with perfectionism and overachievement before motherhood, and how becoming a mom forced her to confront her anxious patterns. Together, they explore how anxiety manifests physically, why traditional thought-based approaches often fall short, and how moms c...

The holidays can be joyful, sentimental, and full of connection—but they can also stir up anxiety, overwhelm, and boundary violations that leave moms emotionally drained. In this Supermom Short, Amy breaks down practical, real-world tools for setting and enforcing boundaries with family during holiday gatherings. From time limits and parenting decisions to physical boundaries and emotional safety, this episode empowers moms to prot...

In this inspiring conversation, Amy Grace chats with coach and mother Michele Hoover about the emotional and physical challenges she faced as a young mom battling chronic illness, isolation, and relentless self-comparison. Michele shares how years of feeling unseen and unsupported led her into deep burnout—and how nervous system regulation, mindset work, and emotional healing transformed her approach to motherhood.

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Amy marks 100 episodes with the core lessons moms repeat: expectations rarely match reality; you get to create your own version of motherhood; self-care is essential maintenance, not indulgence; community is non-negotiable; and resilience blooms when you hold the “ands” of motherhood—hard and beautiful.

Key Takeaways

• Expectations vs. reality is where struggle and growth are born.

• “Create your own motherhood”—ditch the box, ta...

Emily Gorrie shares her before-and-after of motherhood: high-achieving, box-checking life → a tender season of postpartum struggle, loss of control, and “where did I go?” She walks us through the mindset and micro-changes that helped her reimagine motherhood—starting with honest emotional check-ins, subtracting tasks and expectations, and creating pockets of support and joy.

Key Takeaways

• Tiny, consistent changes shift your whole...

Between Halloween sugar highs and December wish lists, November is the sweet spot to build real-deal gratitude—not as a holiday task, but a heart habit. Amy shares how gratitude lowers anxiety, strengthens relationships, and trains our brains to spot what’s good—then walks through simple family practices you can start today: table prompts, gratitude jars, weekly thank-you notes, mindful family walks, charitable giving, and the flip...

In this week’s Everyday Supermoms episode, Amy Grace chats with Tamara Cortoos, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and founder of the Midlife Crossroads Academy. Tamara shares her journey of becoming a mom later in life after IVF, raising her son and daughter abroad without family support, and eventually moving back to Belgium to give her children roots and connection with their grandparents.

She opens up about the challenges of motherh...

In this bite-size Halloween episode, Amy explores five very real fears most moms face—I’m not doing enough, I’m messing up my kids, I’ll lose myself in motherhood, something bad will happen to my kids, and I’ll never get it all together—and offers calm, doable practices for each. Expect reframes, “good enough” mantras, rhythm over balance, and grounded safety steps you can use today.

Key Takeaways

• Swap perfection for presence: My...

What happens when your idea of motherhood doesn’t match your reality? In this heartfelt conversation, Amy Grace sits down with Kate Kripke, a therapist and motherhood coach, to explore what it really means to be a “good mom” . Kate shares her personal journey of growing up with high-achieving parents, experiencing postpartum anxiety after the birth of her first daughter, and eventually creating the Calm Connection System—a 12-week ...

Amy shines a light on the invisible work that keeps families running—scheduling, driving, forms, logistical planning, and the constant mental tabs moms keep open. She shares personal stories (including recovering from two knee surgeries) that made the “invisible” suddenly visible to her family, and offers language, validation, and a practical nudge to celebrate one unseen task this week.

Key Takeaways

• The “invisible load” includ...

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are addressing this important topic here on Everyday Supermoms. 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Tori Whitaker, a mom, coach, and survivor whose journey from domestic violence to empowerment is nothing short of remarkable. Tori opens up about her early marriage, the hidden struggles with her husband’s addiction, and the devastating escalation int...

Moms, life rarely goes as planned—and that’s exactly why flexibility is one of your greatest superpowers. In this Supermom Short, we’re talking about how to strengthen that flexibility muscle so you can pivot with grace instead of frustration. Whether it’s a sick kid, a canceled plan, or another day that didn’t go according to schedule, I’ll show you how reframing change can reduce stress, model resilience for your kids, and open u...

In this inspiring episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy Grace talks with Shruti Kumar, a lawyer-turned-conscious parenting coach who became a mother while living as an expat in the Netherlands. Shruti opens up about the challenges of adjusting to a new culture, language, and healthcare system, all while stepping into motherhood at a young age.

She reflects on the isolation of raising children without family nearby, her struggles with p...

In this Supermom Short, Amy Grace guides listeners through a quick, meaningful self-check-in using her HEART framework—an easy five-step method to help moms pause, reflect, and care for themselves intentionally.

Each letter in HEART represents one area to gently assess:

• H – Health: How is your body feeling? Are you tired, hungry, or tense? Take a few moments to stretch, hydrate, and rest.

• E – Emotions: What feelings are showing up...

This week Amy Grace talks with Janice Johnson Dowd, a licensed social worker, mother of four, and author, to talk about the intersection of motherhood, alcohol use, and recovery. Janice opens up about the early messages she received about “doing it all,” the stress of raising kids while her husband frequently traveled, and the mom-guilt that came with shortcuts like fast food dinners.

She shares how drinking, which didn’t begin unti...

In the blur of new motherhood, the little things can make the biggest difference. In this episode, Amy Grace shares her best practical and emotional tips for the postpartum season—things she’s learned as a therapist, a coach, and a mom of four. From creating rest-friendly routines to building lasting memories, these tips will help new moms feel more confident, supported, and connected in those early days.

Key Takeaways

• Rest witho...